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Samsung T159 vs Samsung M370

Samsung T159 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SGH-T159
Posted: 21 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: T-Mobile - Available (since 13 Aug 2012)

Samsung M370 Remove phone

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Also known as Samsung SPH-M370
Posted: 05 Jan 2012
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Ting - Available (since 31 Jul 2012) Sprint - Discontinued

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Design
Device typeBasic phoneFeature phone 
Form factorClamshellClamshell 
Dimensions3.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches (97 x 48 x 15 mm)3.80 x 1.97 x 0.70 inches (97 x 50 x 18 mm) 
Weight2.9 oz (82 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
3.70 oz (105 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (126 g)
 
Design featuresNumeric keypad, Soft keys (2), D-PadNumeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad 
Side KeysLeft: Volume control; Right: Camera shutter  
ColorsBlackGray 
Display
Physical size1.8 inches2.4 inches 
Resolution128 x 160 pixels240 x 320 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

116 ppi167 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTLCD 
Additional display

Additional display - Shows specs of the phone's additional display

YesYes 
Resolution

Resolution - Refers to the width and the length od the additional display

96 x 96 pixels  
Physical Size1.07 inches  
Battery
Talk time5.00 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
5.40 hours
the average is 10 h (626 min)
 
Stand-by time11.0 days (264 hours)
the average is 18 days (435 h)
  
Capacity800 mAh1000 mAh 
Type Li - Ion 
Hardware
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, ST Ericsson DA6809-L  
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

 128 MB RAM / 256 MB ROM 
Built-in storage 0.002 GB 
Maximum User Storage0.256 GB  
Camera
Camera1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels 
FeaturesDigital zoomDigital zoom, Self-timer 
CamcorderYes  
specifications continue after the ad
Multimedia
Music player   
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, MP4, MIDI  
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, 3GPP  
SpeakersLoudspeaker  
StreamingAudio, Video  
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTMLYes 
Technology
CDMA

CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life.

 800, 1900 MHz 
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz  
UMTS1700/2100 MHz  
DataHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 GPS 
Phone features
Phonebook Caller groups, Picture ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, CalculatorCalendar, To-Do, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMSSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYes  
Instant MessagingYes  
GamesYes  
Connectivity
BluetoothYes2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Basic Printing (BPP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Object Push (OPP), SIM Access (SAP)Dial-up networking (DUN), Generic Access (GAP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) 
Headphones connector 3.5mm 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones (40 voices), Vibration, Flight mode, SpeakerphoneVibration, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4  
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

30 May 201210 Oct 2011 
FCC ID value: A3LSGHT159 linkFCC ID value: A3LSPHM370 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head0.63 W/kg0.75 W/kg 
Body0.59 W/kg0.79 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced 05 Jan 2012 
Shopping information
MSRP price   
 $ 20 
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